Meranda’s emergence as first female Lagos Speaker, a plus for women folks- LAHACA 

Lagos State House of Assembly,  Correspondents Association (LAHACA), the umbrella body of journalists covering the activities of the House, has described the emergence of the first female Lagos Speaker, Rt (Hon) Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, as a plus for the women folks and women in politics.

It would be recalled that the former Speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa was impeached on Monday by 32 lawmakers over alleged misconduct and replaced him unanimously with Rt (Hon) Mojisola Meranda.

LAHACA in a congratulatory message issued on Wednesday, described Meranda as a God-fearing woman with passion for fairness, social justice, equity and all-inclusivity.

The statement read “We hereby express our warmest congratulations to our Patroness, Rt. Honourable (Mrs) Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, representing Apapa 1 Constituency on her historic emergence as the first female Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, the house that is above common standards.

” Rt (Hon) Meranda is well-known within and outside her Constituency as a dynamic leader, friend of the masses, philanthropist who has deep understanding of the needs of her people, this wealth of experience is always reflected in her lawmaking activities.

“You are known as God-fearing woman with passion for fairness, social justice, equity and all-inclusivity. Thus, it is of little surprise that the larger number of Lagos Assembly lawmakers unanimously elected her to mouth the leadership of the House”.

The Association stated that it was confident the Speaker would perform excellently in her new roles, stating that ” We are glad that your elevation – first of its kind in Lagos State -had come at a time when more and more women gender are assuming various leadership roles in various fields, home and abroad, creating and making indelible marks of achievements, giving credence to their talents, skills, wisdom, strengths and courage. You have started well, breaking unique records, and we trust you would surely reach greater heights”.

The Association affirmed its unflinching support and commitment to ensuring the Speaker succeeds.

“As professionals, we are ready, more than ever before, discharge our duties with maximum professionalism and total responsibility expected of the members of the fourth estate of the realm.

“We shall be by your side to provide all necessary coverage, reportage, observation and showcasing of your giant strides. Together, Lagos House of Assembly and Lagos State as a whole shall continue to be the Center of Excellence for many generations”, said LAHACA.

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